WHAT IS MRSA?
M.R.S.A. (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
MRSA - What is it and why should you be concerned?
Methicilin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus "Staph" are bacteria commonly carried on the skin & nose of healthy people. MRSA is a type of staph that is resistant to antibiotics such as amoxicillin, oxacillin and penicillin. The MRSA "Superbug" can enter the body through cuts & abrasions. It can cause skin infections that look like an ordinary skin wound, rash, pimple or boil. Symptoms include fever, pus or other drainage, swelling or pain and can progress to life-threatening blood or bone infections and pneumonia.
Who does the MRSA "Superbug" affect?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) both have issued recommendations for athletes of all ages, schools & universities to routinely clean and sanitize sports equipment in response to outbreaks of infectious MRSA. The MRSA "Superbug" is not discriminatory in who it can affect. Players from youth to adult recreational leagues, high school, college and professional athletes are at risk of contracting MRSA.
How frequently should I have my gear sanitized?
The more you play, the more frequently your equipment should be sanitized. It is not enough to simply "wash" the gear as washing does not kill bacteria, mold, mildew and yeast. In fact it may even encourage bacteria to grow if not properly cared for. The patented ozone process kills the bacteria growing deep inside the equipment without compromising the integrity of the equipment.
What are the benefits of sanitizing my equipment?
The patented ozone sanitizing process is the single most effective way to reduce and eliminate dangerous bacteria and odors. Sanitizing is 3000 times quicker than bleach and 50% more effective. Ozone kills 99.9% of bacteria, fungi, mildew, mold, germs & yeast. Ozone is also used to sanitize hospitals.
How will I know if I should have my equipment sanitized?
Left unclean your equipment can become contaminated by sweat & mucus that soaks deep into the fibers of your gear. Thus, resulting in an ideal breeding environment for dangerous bacteria, fungus, mildew, mold & yeast. These organisms have the potential to pose a serious health threat to the athletes as they can enter the body through cuts and abrasions, potentially causing life-threatening infections. The presence of contamination is most frequently detected by the smell it produces as it becomes modly and rotten with bacteria. A good rule of thumb...foul odors=dangerous bacteria.